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The distance that light travels in the time that sound takes to travel 1 cm in air at
Answer to Problem 13SSC
The distance travelled by the light is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Distance is
Temperature is
Formula used:
The expression for time is given by
Here,
Calculation:
Substitute
Speed of light in air is
From, equation (1)
Substitute
Conclusion:
Hence, the distance travelled by the light is
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